Next stop – laughs with East Coast at the Edinburgh Fringe

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James Burns

 

We are thrilled to be supported by East Coast at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival and we've teamed up with them to bring to you this fabulous competition, not to be missed!

You could WIN a trip to Funny Women at the Fringe to include First Class travel on East Coast trains to Edinburgh and accomodation at a four star hotel for one night for you and three friends.

You will also be our very special guests at one of our Funny Women at the Fringe shows, and attend an exclusive VIP reception to celebrate our 10th Anniversary in the Forth Floor cocktail bar of Harvey Nichols… plus receive an exclusive retro make upper courtesy of our sponsor Benefit Cosmetics to add some extra glamour to your stay at the Fringe.

Phew! That's one BIG prize and this will be taking place on 7th & 8th August so be sure to leave these dates free.

Too much to take in? Here's a prize breakdown…

– East Coast First Class travel for four people to Edinburgh Tuesday 7th August

– 2.00pm preview show, Lara A King – People Pleaser

– 4.00-5.00pm make upper with Benefit Cosmetics

– 7.00pm Funny Women 10th Birthday celebration on the Fourth Floor of Harvey Nichols

– Stay overnight at a four star hotel on the 7th August

– 2.00pm Funny Women Awards semi-final

– Return travel East Coast First Class – Wednesday 8th August

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning this fabulous prize is answer a simple question…

Click here to ENTER NOW

Good luck!

 

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Comedy Shorts Award Entry Requirements

The deadline for registration for the Comedy Shorts Award has passed.

Funny Women NextUp…Comedy Shorts Award

Are you a budding Director? Producer? Screenwriter? Are you collaborating with friends to make a funny video? Then we are looking for YOU!

If you have a short film or sketch that you think is hilarious, then enter your work for our Comedy Shorts Award to be in with a chance of winning some life-changing support and mentoring from comedy professionals.

WHAT KIND OF FILM ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

A 1- 6 minute film that can take the form of anything comical. It’s a great opportunity to show us your creative flair and have fun!

WHO CAN ENTER?

This award is open to all women filmmakers and content developers. The film must be an original narrative created, produced and devised by a woman, or women, although male cast and crew members are allowed.

ARE THERE ANY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MY FILM?

Yes – we require all films to be 6 minutes or under, to be entirely original dialogue, to not feature brand logos and most importantly, to only use music with the written consent of the performer and/or publisher either personally or via the PRS system https://www.prsformusic.com/ .

WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH MY FILM?

We will broadcast selected entries on our Funny Women YouTube channel and social media (so keep an eye out) and the top 10 finalists’ films will also hosted on a dedicated Funny Women Comedy Shorts Awards page on our website. We will also broadcast the final 3 entries as part of the grand final night.

HOW IS IT JUDGED?

Films are judged for production, concept, delivery/performance, creativity, writing and overall funniness. The top 10 films are then viewed by an independent judging panel of top television and film industry professionals who will choose one overall winner and two runners up. The final three will be invited to attend the grand final in London on the 23rd September.

WHAT CAN I WIN?

2021 Funny Women Awards Prizes

The deadline for registration for the Comedy Shorts Award has passed.

If you need further information please contact us here